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August 27, 2014
Book Spotlight and Giveaway!!! THE HOOK UP, Kristen Callihan
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Book Information
Title: The Hook Up
Author: Kristen Callihan
Release Date: September 8, 2014
Genre: New Adult
Summary
The rules: no kissing on
the mouth, no staying the night, no telling anyone, and above all… No falling
in love
Anna Jones just wants to
finish college and figure out her life. Falling for star quarterback Drew
Baylor is certainly not on her to do list. Confident and charming, he lives in
the limelight and is way too gorgeous for his own good. If only she could
ignore his heated stares and stop thinking about doing hot and dirty things with
him. Easy right?
Too bad he’s committed
to making her break every rule…
Football has been good
to Drew. It’s given him recognition, two National Championships, and the
Heisman. But what he really craves is sexy yet prickly Anna Jones. Her cutting
humor and blatant disregard for his fame turns him on like nothing else. But
there’s one problem: she's shut him down. Completely.
That is until a chance
encounter leads to the hottest sex of their lives, along with the possibility
of something great. Unfortunately, Anna wants it to remain a hook up. Now it’s
up to Drew to tempt her with more: more sex, more satisfaction, more time with
him. Until she’s truly hooked. It's a good thing Drew knows all about winning.
All’s fair in love and
football…Game on
Excerpt
My mother once told me
that the most important moment in my life wouldn’t be when I won the National
Championship or even the Super Bowl. It would be when I fell in love.
Life, she insisted, is
how you live it and who you live it with, not what you do to make a living.
Given that she told me this when I was sixteen, I basically rolled my eyes and
worked on practicing my pass fakes.
But my mother was
insistent.
“You’ll see, Drew. One
day, love will creep up and smack you upside the head. Then you’ll understand.”
My mom, it turns out,
was wrong in one regard. Love, when it came for me, did not creep. No, it
walked up to me, bold as you please, you know, just in case I wasn’t paying
attention. It did, however, slap me upside my head.
And while I’d be happy
to tell my mom that she was right about that, she’s dead. A fact that hurts
even more now that I’ve been struck down. More like shot down. Cut off at the
knees. Totally fucked. Whatever you want to call this disaster. Because the
object of my affection hates me.
I am man enough to
acknowledge that the cluster fuck that is my current love life is entirely my
fault. I wasn’t prepared for Anna Jones.
I still cringe at the
memory of when I first laid eyes on her at the beginning of the semester. Being
late for class, I’d rushed to a seat in the back row, and was trying to remain
unnoticed. I can’t go anywhere on campus without getting attention. And though
it sounds like an awesome thing, it gets tiring.
When the roll call
reached the back row, a soft voice, rich and thick as maple syrup, slid over
me.
“Anna Jones.”
Just her name. That was
all she’d said. It was like a hot finger stroking down my spine. My head
snapped up. And there she was, so fucking pretty that I couldn’t think
straight. I might as well have been sacked.
Breathless, my head
ringing, I could only gape. I’m not going to say it was love at first sight.
No, it was more like oh, hell-yes-please, I’ll have that. With a helping of
right-the-fuck-now on the side.
Thinking maybe I was
overtired and simply overreacting to something that wasn’t really there, I
stared at Anna Jones and tried to make sense of my extreme reaction.
As if feeling my gaze,
she’d turned, and fucking hell… Her eyes were wide, almost cat-like, with the
corners tilting up just a bit. At first, those eyes appeared brown, but they
were really bottle green. And so clear. And annoyed. She glared at me. I didn’t
care. One word was playing a loop in my head: mine.
I don’t remember the
rest of the class. I watched Anna Jones like a condemned man getting his last
view of the setting sun. While she tried to ignore me. Admirably.
The second class ended I
shot up, and so did she. We nearly collided in the middle of the aisle. And
then it all fell to shit.
Pre-order Link
Amazon - http://bit.ly/HookUpGameOn
Author Biography
Kristen Callihan is an
author because there is nothing else she’d rather do. She is a three-time RITA
nominee, and winner of two RT Reviewer’s Choice awards. Her novels have
garnered starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and the Library Journal, as
well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book FIRELIGHT
received RT Magazine’s Seal of Excellence, was named a best book of the year by
Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher’s Weekly, and was named
the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is
reading.
Social Networking Links
Website: http://www.thehookup.kristencallihan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristenCallihan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kris10Callihan
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4971535.Kristen_Callihan
July 23, 2014
Blog Review: Face Time, Life in the Digital Age. S.J. Pajonas
Reading Level:Contemporary Romance/New Adult
Format:
Ebook
Publisher:
Onigiri Press 4/25/14
Rating:
4
This book is "what happens when ELEANOR AND PARK grow up and move away." As much as I liked E&P, I liked this one a bit better. The characters Laura (Caucasian) and Lee (Korean American) are likable characters. Extremely so. I had a hard time getting a feel for how Laura looked. I know that she was toned, she had brownish/reddish hair and was 5'7. But Lee gets more descriptors and I honestly kinda inserted Daniel Dae-Kim in that role (Jin from LOST).
There is a bit of a cute-meet in the book, but it adds to the flavor of the book. Laura shows up at the Blue Room at the Alqonquin Hotel (gorgeous hotel btw) to meet up with single co-workers after work. Unfortunately she's been stood up and isn't in the best of moods. So when this guy starts insinuating himself into her conversation with the bartender, she gets a bit snippy. Fortunately for her, she's snippy with the gorgeous Lee. To apologize she buys him a drink. From there they talk pretty much for the evening and a connection is made.
Unfortunately, Lee is only in the States for a day and half. Lee, not one to let something good go past. Asks Laura out to dinner for the next night. Laura questions her sanity going out with someone who lives in Korea. We find out that Lee is originally from Seattle. So he's American born and bred, but took a job in Korea with a high-powered law firm. Laura works for HBO.
The book is told in alternating POVs and I loved that because we got inside both of their heads. Once Lee leaves for Korea is when the romance really heats up. They talk over Face Time when they can and when Lee's schedule allows them too. He travels all over Asia for his job and Laura is stuck in NYC with a crazy mom. Being a third party to the growing romance might seem a bit voyeuristic, but I found myself smiling.
As we learn more about Laura and Lee, we see into their former home life and how different it was, but in some ways similar. Laura was treated horribly by her parents after a brief time of rebellion. Lee's mother wants him to marry a Korean woman. He wants to marry for love and not acceptance and standing.
My only issue with the book was the abrupt ending. It could've gone on forever for me. Hurry up and purchase this book. You'll fall in love with it just as much as I did.
July 7, 2014
Book Review: BEAUTIFUL OBLIVION, Jamie McGuire.
Reading Level:Contemporary Romance/New Adult
Format:
Ebook
Publisher:
Atria (Simon & Schuster) 7/1/2014
Rating:
2
I had pretty high expectations for this book. It's been highly touted on Goodreads, several blogs, EW, etc. Jamie McGuire hit a high note with BEAUTIFUL DISASTER (see my review here). But she falls flat with this Maddox Brothers continuation.
I liked Trent in BD. He seemed like the obvious choice for a book. What went wrong for me was the time period which was during the BD storyline. Couldn't she have made it separate? Does it always have to go back to Travis? Why not let Trent star in his own story?
However that wasn't the main problem. The writing just wasn't there. It didn't keep me glued to my e-reader like BD did. I'm not going to mention WALKING DISASTER because that was a mess. (Um, guess I just mentioned it.)
I like Jamie's style of writing, I do. But she can't try to replicate the success she had with BD with every book she writes. With the exception of not nearly enough F words in this outing, Trent and Travis were interchangeable. There was no difference between the two. Okay, they're brothers, but they're not the same person. I wanted to love Trent, but I think I only just liked his character.
Cami Camlin. She was wishy washy and the 'secret' romance she had going on was too predictable and the glaring hints really didn't make it a surprise at all. If you read Travis' book, you know what Tom is. That's all I have to say on that one.
The roommate, Brazil and the bouncer. Annoying. I really didn't give too much to them and found it slowed the story down a bit. It's pretty bad when you can't remember their names either.
A big disappointment, will I read the next book in the series? Most likely. I hope the typos are not quite as prominent as they were in this one.
May 30, 2014
FATHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY!!!
I'm giving away a copy of JAMES MADISON: A Life Reconsidered.
As a political science major and one who focused on THE FEDERALIST PAPERS. Specifically the ones written by Madison and Hamilton. This book should be a good one! For those of you who have husbands that love history or dads who just like to read, ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY!
I will need to pick a winner by JUNE 10, for you to receive book by Dad's Day. Just Enter in the Rafflecopter linked. Easy Peasy.
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JAMES MADISON: A Life Reconsidered
By Lynne Cheney
(Viking / On-sale: May 6, 2014; $36.00; ISBN: 9780670025190)
Praise:
“Lucidly written… this is probably the best single volume bio of Madison that we now have.”
—Gordon Wood, New York Times Book Review
“The book is a lovingly researched tribute to an often-underestimated man. It does not explicitly refer to modern controversies. But present-day politics intrudes.”
— The Economist
“Cheney might have written a book that made Madison a prop in today’s political battles. She did not, which is greatly to her credit and true to the life of the man.”
— Washington Post
“Meticulously researched, richly detailed look at the life and times of Madison, former Second Lady Cheney fleshes out the achievements and struggles of this American founding father…authoritative, conversational, certainly confident in its analysis.”
— Publishers Weekly [image error]
“A proficiently argued account for Madison’s greatness.”
— Kirkus Reviews
"With this compelling, elegant, original biography, Lynne Cheney brings the great, elusive James Madison back to life, reminding us of how powerfully this brilliant Founder’s political and intellectual leadership has shaped the course of American history. In this era in which Madison is too often eclipsed by more histrionic Founders, Cheney shows us his crucial, fascinating relationships with Dolley, Thomas Jefferson and an all-star cast, and lets us witness the growth of a world-changing political philosopher. Her book demonstrates why Madison deserves to stand near the center of our early American firmament.”
—Michael Beschloss, author of The Conquerors and Presidential Courage
“James Madison did as much to put his stamp on the nation as any of the founders, yet too rarely is he given his due in the pantheon of America’s statesman. In this stunning, brilliant work, Lynne Cheney rectifies this glaring oversight, and brings Madison to life as never before. Written with subtlety and grace, the book is as groundbreaking as it is fresh, as enthralling as it is compulsively readable. It is nothing short of a masterpiece that deserves to be in the bookshelf of every history buff!”
—Jay Winik, author of April 1865 and The Great Upheaval
"After more than 25 years working on the Madison Papers, it's not often that I read something about him that is fresh and engaging, and discovers new aspects of his life and character. Cheney's exploration of Madison's health issues, not only as a young man, but throughout his career, is imaginative and groundbreaking. Her writing is both fluid and polished; the tone is measured and judicious; there isn't a strident note in the whole book. And, an added plus, her treatment of Madison as a political actor is informed by a sophisticated knowledge of politics, without in any way being presentist.”
—David B. Mattern, Research Professor and Senior Associate Editor, Papers of James Madison, University of Virginia
WHO : Lynne Cheney, wife of former Vice President Dick Cheney, is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. She is the author or co-author of twelve books, includes six bestsellers about American history for children and their families. Cheney’s most recent book is We the People: The Story of Our Constitution (2008).
WHAT : Cheney, who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, has been studying Madison since 1987, when she was a member of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution. She has spent the last five years immersed in Madison archival materials, and the result is a lively, intimate, and compelling narrative that takes the reader through the history-altering events in which Madison played key roles. He was not only the Father of the Constitution, but the leader of the first Congress and President Washington’s most influential advisor. He used both positions and a political savvy unmatched since to secure passage of the Bill of Rights. In 1812, he became the first president to lead the nation in war under the Constitution, and he was not only as steady a commander-in-chief as the nation has ever known, he was a friend of liberty, refusing to silence those opposed to war, although many pressed him to do so.
WHY : Father of the Constitution, principle author of the Bill of Rights, founder of the first opposition party, secretary of state, and fourth president, Madison was both a far-seeing theorist and a masterful politician, who despite all he accomplished has been overshadowed by other Founders. Mrs. Cheney covers the sweep of Madison’s significant life, exploring his deeds, his mind, and his character to reveal the brilliance and determination that enabled this seemingly modest man to change the world. Debunking the myths that have burdened his reputation, she shows us the Madison lauded by his famous contemporaries—Washington, Adams, Jefferson—and loved by his glamorous wife, Dolley.
As a political science major and one who focused on THE FEDERALIST PAPERS. Specifically the ones written by Madison and Hamilton. This book should be a good one! For those of you who have husbands that love history or dads who just like to read, ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY!
I will need to pick a winner by JUNE 10, for you to receive book by Dad's Day. Just Enter in the Rafflecopter linked. Easy Peasy.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
JAMES MADISON: A Life Reconsidered
By Lynne Cheney
(Viking / On-sale: May 6, 2014; $36.00; ISBN: 9780670025190)
Praise:
“Lucidly written… this is probably the best single volume bio of Madison that we now have.”
—Gordon Wood, New York Times Book Review
“The book is a lovingly researched tribute to an often-underestimated man. It does not explicitly refer to modern controversies. But present-day politics intrudes.”
— The Economist
“Cheney might have written a book that made Madison a prop in today’s political battles. She did not, which is greatly to her credit and true to the life of the man.”
— Washington Post
“Meticulously researched, richly detailed look at the life and times of Madison, former Second Lady Cheney fleshes out the achievements and struggles of this American founding father…authoritative, conversational, certainly confident in its analysis.”
— Publishers Weekly [image error]
“A proficiently argued account for Madison’s greatness.”
— Kirkus Reviews
"With this compelling, elegant, original biography, Lynne Cheney brings the great, elusive James Madison back to life, reminding us of how powerfully this brilliant Founder’s political and intellectual leadership has shaped the course of American history. In this era in which Madison is too often eclipsed by more histrionic Founders, Cheney shows us his crucial, fascinating relationships with Dolley, Thomas Jefferson and an all-star cast, and lets us witness the growth of a world-changing political philosopher. Her book demonstrates why Madison deserves to stand near the center of our early American firmament.”
—Michael Beschloss, author of The Conquerors and Presidential Courage
“James Madison did as much to put his stamp on the nation as any of the founders, yet too rarely is he given his due in the pantheon of America’s statesman. In this stunning, brilliant work, Lynne Cheney rectifies this glaring oversight, and brings Madison to life as never before. Written with subtlety and grace, the book is as groundbreaking as it is fresh, as enthralling as it is compulsively readable. It is nothing short of a masterpiece that deserves to be in the bookshelf of every history buff!”
—Jay Winik, author of April 1865 and The Great Upheaval
"After more than 25 years working on the Madison Papers, it's not often that I read something about him that is fresh and engaging, and discovers new aspects of his life and character. Cheney's exploration of Madison's health issues, not only as a young man, but throughout his career, is imaginative and groundbreaking. Her writing is both fluid and polished; the tone is measured and judicious; there isn't a strident note in the whole book. And, an added plus, her treatment of Madison as a political actor is informed by a sophisticated knowledge of politics, without in any way being presentist.”
—David B. Mattern, Research Professor and Senior Associate Editor, Papers of James Madison, University of Virginia
WHO : Lynne Cheney, wife of former Vice President Dick Cheney, is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. She is the author or co-author of twelve books, includes six bestsellers about American history for children and their families. Cheney’s most recent book is We the People: The Story of Our Constitution (2008).
WHAT : Cheney, who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, has been studying Madison since 1987, when she was a member of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution. She has spent the last five years immersed in Madison archival materials, and the result is a lively, intimate, and compelling narrative that takes the reader through the history-altering events in which Madison played key roles. He was not only the Father of the Constitution, but the leader of the first Congress and President Washington’s most influential advisor. He used both positions and a political savvy unmatched since to secure passage of the Bill of Rights. In 1812, he became the first president to lead the nation in war under the Constitution, and he was not only as steady a commander-in-chief as the nation has ever known, he was a friend of liberty, refusing to silence those opposed to war, although many pressed him to do so.
WHY : Father of the Constitution, principle author of the Bill of Rights, founder of the first opposition party, secretary of state, and fourth president, Madison was both a far-seeing theorist and a masterful politician, who despite all he accomplished has been overshadowed by other Founders. Mrs. Cheney covers the sweep of Madison’s significant life, exploring his deeds, his mind, and his character to reveal the brilliance and determination that enabled this seemingly modest man to change the world. Debunking the myths that have burdened his reputation, she shows us the Madison lauded by his famous contemporaries—Washington, Adams, Jefferson—and loved by his glamorous wife, Dolley.
May 27, 2014
Cover Reveal: Alex: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel by Sawyer Bennett
COVER REVEAL! ALEX: A Cold Fury
Hockey Novel by Sawyer Bennett
Loveswept
(Random House) is thrilled to debut the cover of ALEX: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel by USA Today bestselling author Sawyer Bennett! ALEX is the first in a
sexy and exciting new series that’s hot enough to melt the ice…
ALEX (A Cold Fury Hockey Novel)
Loveswept Contemporary Romance
Written
by Sawyer Bennett
On sale:
October 14, 2014
ISBN:
978-0-553-39300-2
About ALEX:
Hockey star Alexander Crossman has a reputation
as a cold-hearted player on and off the rink. Pushed into the sport by an
alcoholic father, Alex isn’t afraid to give fans the proverbial middle finger,
relishing his role as the MVP they love to hate. Management, however, isn’t so
amused. Now Alex has a choice: fix his public image through community service
or ride the bench. But Alex refuses to be molded into the Carolina Cold Fury
poster boy… not even by a tempting redhead with killer curves.
As a social worker, Sutton Price is accustomed
to difficult people—like Alex, who’s been assigned to help her create a
drug-abuse awareness program for at-risk youth as part of the team’s effort to
clean up his image. What she doesn’t expect is the arrogant smirk from his
perfect lips to stir her most heated fantasies. But Sutton isn’t one to cross
professional boundaries—and besides, Alex doesn’t do relationships… or does he?
The more she sees behind Alex’s bad-boy façade, the more Sutton craves the man
she uncovers.
Get your copy of ALEX (A Cold Fury Hockey Novel)
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About Sawyer Bennett
USA
Today bestselling author Sawyer
Bennett is a snarky Southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who
decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating
in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all
over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry
dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many
weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.
Connect with Sawyer
Website
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Website
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Hockey Novel by Sawyer Bennett
Loveswept
(Random House) is thrilled to debut the cover of ALEX: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel by USA Today bestselling author Sawyer Bennett! ALEX is the first in a
sexy and exciting new series that’s hot enough to melt the ice…
ALEX (A Cold Fury Hockey Novel)
Loveswept Contemporary Romance
Written
by Sawyer Bennett
On sale:
October 14, 2014
ISBN:
978-0-553-39300-2
About ALEX:
Hockey star Alexander Crossman has a reputation
as a cold-hearted player on and off the rink. Pushed into the sport by an
alcoholic father, Alex isn’t afraid to give fans the proverbial middle finger,
relishing his role as the MVP they love to hate. Management, however, isn’t so
amused. Now Alex has a choice: fix his public image through community service
or ride the bench. But Alex refuses to be molded into the Carolina Cold Fury
poster boy… not even by a tempting redhead with killer curves.
As a social worker, Sutton Price is accustomed
to difficult people—like Alex, who’s been assigned to help her create a
drug-abuse awareness program for at-risk youth as part of the team’s effort to
clean up his image. What she doesn’t expect is the arrogant smirk from his
perfect lips to stir her most heated fantasies. But Sutton isn’t one to cross
professional boundaries—and besides, Alex doesn’t do relationships… or does he?
The more she sees behind Alex’s bad-boy façade, the more Sutton craves the man
she uncovers.
Get your copy of ALEX (A Cold Fury Hockey Novel)
Amazon | B&N
|
iBooks | Google
Play | Kobo | Other
retailers
About Sawyer Bennett
USA
Today bestselling author Sawyer
Bennett is a snarky Southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who
decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating
in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all
over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry
dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many
weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.
Connect with Sawyer
Website
| Facebook | Twitter | Street Team
Connect with Loveswept
Website
| Facebook | Twitter | Street Team
May 8, 2014
Petals on the Wind!
I'm kinda excited for this. I mean, it's been over thirty years since I've read these books and they still hold some fascination for me. I got an email from Simon & Schuster asking me to post this information for you!
FICTION INTO FILM: Pick up
Petals on the Wind May 20th and watch the movie May 26th!
WATCH: The
movie trailer, and tune in to Lifetime on Monday, May 26th, 9:00 pm ET to watch the World Premier of
Petals on the Wind!
ENTER TO WIN: Go to the
Pocket Books Facebook page beginning May 20th to enter the sweepstakes for a prize pack of
Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind, and the Flowers in the Attic DVD. Visit right before tuning into
Petals on the Wind late May for the sweepstakes giveaway (date to be announced)!
Petals on the Wind cast:
Heather Graham as Corrine
Ellen Burstyn as Olivia
Dylan Bruce as Bart
Rose McIver as Young Cathy (played by Kiernan Shipka in Flowers in the Attic)
Wyatt Nash as Christopher (played by Mason Dye in Flowers in the Attic)
FICTION INTO FILM: Pick up
Petals on the Wind May 20th and watch the movie May 26th!
WATCH: The
movie trailer, and tune in to Lifetime on Monday, May 26th, 9:00 pm ET to watch the World Premier of
Petals on the Wind!
ENTER TO WIN: Go to the
Pocket Books Facebook page beginning May 20th to enter the sweepstakes for a prize pack of
Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind, and the Flowers in the Attic DVD. Visit right before tuning into
Petals on the Wind late May for the sweepstakes giveaway (date to be announced)!
Petals on the Wind cast:
Heather Graham as Corrine
Ellen Burstyn as Olivia
Dylan Bruce as Bart
Rose McIver as Young Cathy (played by Kiernan Shipka in Flowers in the Attic)
Wyatt Nash as Christopher (played by Mason Dye in Flowers in the Attic)
May 7, 2014
Catherine Eyre's Back 2 Good
BACK 2 GOOD
I've posted a widget for my readers to check out new author, Catherine Eyre's debut novel that she is sharing on Wattpad. She's very excited to share this and I'm happy that she's asked me to be the one to introduce you to her work. You can also click on the above link to get to it as well!
Now while her work is still in progress, I think you'll notice the writing style and storytelling is flowing quite well. She's let me know that it's still being edited so it's a rough draft of this. Please feel free to share with friends or read for yourself and see if you're interesting in her style.
I'm really proud of her and look forward to many good things from her. She hasn't set up a blog yet, but you can find her on Facebook, Twitter and email. I'll post the links below and the synopsis!
Happy Reading!
How to reach Catherine Eyre:
FACEBOOK AUTHOR PAGE
BACK 2 GOOD
Tamsin Brown is newly graduated from college and working in public relations. She is given a case that is just a bit too close to the heart.
Joey Carino is a rock god. But now with his life spinning out of control, it’s up to Tamsin to try and save his reputation with his record label. However, dealing with Joey means dealing with Matthew Johns. Joey’s best friend and manager. Tamsin and Matthew have a problem, they both hate each other. Viciously.
Will Joey capture Tam’s heart or is someone else holding the strings to her heart?
March 19, 2014
Cover Reveal: Boomerang, Noelle August.
I love this cover! and I can't wait to read this book come July!
On-sale 7/15/14; ISBN: 9780062331069;William Morrow Paperbacks; Pages: 304; $13.99
Plus, look at who is Noelle August!
Lorin Oberweger and Veronica Rossi writing as Noelle August's BOOMERANG, pitched as THE HANGOVER meets THE INTERNSHIP, set in an online dating service that aims to be Match.com for millennials on the rebound.
Don't know about you, but this is right up my alley for this summer!
March 6, 2014
Blogging is hard...
Sometimes I really feel like giving up.
As I read and write and try to take care of a family, I find myself wondering if I can continue to do this.
I think others have felt this way with various things in their life. I refuse to be a quitter. I do not want NO to be the catch phrase that pertains to me.
I love to read and talk about books. I love to write and talk to people about my writing. I love doing giveaways to get books into the hands of the people who are just like me. I love hearing thoughts on books that are popular. I love hearing why you might not have liked a certain book that is popular.
We're all entitled to not like things as well as love things.
Blogging is hard because you don't want to upset people's feelings when they've given you their work to read and review. Being negative is all part of the game. We don't blog to bash people. We blog to discuss books and get feedback or start a conversation.
Like I said Blogging is hard. It's a commitment that we don't always have time to take care of, but it doesn't mean we're not invested.
As I read and write and try to take care of a family, I find myself wondering if I can continue to do this.
I think others have felt this way with various things in their life. I refuse to be a quitter. I do not want NO to be the catch phrase that pertains to me.
I love to read and talk about books. I love to write and talk to people about my writing. I love doing giveaways to get books into the hands of the people who are just like me. I love hearing thoughts on books that are popular. I love hearing why you might not have liked a certain book that is popular.
We're all entitled to not like things as well as love things.
Blogging is hard because you don't want to upset people's feelings when they've given you their work to read and review. Being negative is all part of the game. We don't blog to bash people. We blog to discuss books and get feedback or start a conversation.
Like I said Blogging is hard. It's a commitment that we don't always have time to take care of, but it doesn't mean we're not invested.
March 4, 2014
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